Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter

Just a couple of old friends chatting about a classic game and attempting to pair it with a classic cocktail

Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter, a arts show with 68 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #37

  Fear Effect - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S03E17

  Aug 18, 20261h 29m

  This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are turning down the lights, loading their dual pistols, and stepping into a dark, dystopian cyberpunk underworld to tackle the 2000 PlayStation classic: Fear Effect! We break down the game's groundbreaking use of cel-shaded anime graphics layered over streaming full-motion video backgrounds, creating a visual style unlike anything else on the block. We dive into the dark, supernatural storyline following mercenaries Hana, Glas, and Deke, the tense puzzle-solving, and the unique "Fear" meter that replaced traditional health bars with heart-pounding stress mechanics. To match the sleek, high-stakes Hong Kong noir atmosphere, we’ve shaken up a pair of sharp, dangerously smooth cocktails. We debate the game's unforgiving tank controls, reminisce about the sheer scale of its multi-disc adventure, and see how the thing fairs in comparison to its sequel ‘Retro Helix’. Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/29164/ Dave’s Cocktail: https://microdistillery.co.uk/store/negroni-cans Friends of the show (Not sponsored or affiliated): DiffordsGuide.co.uk ConsoleMAD.co.uk Antstream.com retrocomputermuseum.co.uk AmigaLive.com #feareffect #playstation #ps1 #retrogaming #00sgaming #survivalhorror #cyberpunk #eidos #retrocollective #cocktailmode #videogamecocktails #nostalgiapodcast #gaminghistory

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #16

  Raystorm - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S03E16

  Aug 4, 20261h 10mS3

  This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are locking onto their targets, blasting into deep space, and celebrating a massive milestone; the 30th anniversary of Taito's legendary 1996 polygon shmup masterwork: RayStorm! We take on the spectacular vertical shooter that brought the iconic "Ray" trilogy into the third dimension. We’ll also break down the other games in the series RayForce (1994) and RayCrisis (1998). We reminisce about piloting the R-Gray ships, the sweeping cinematic camera angles and the massive fleet battles. To celebrate three decades of arcade excellence, we’ve shaken up a pair of cocktails fit for the cockpit. Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/20186/ Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/24145/ Friends of the show (Not sponsored or affiliated): DiffordsGuide.co.uk ConsoleMAD.co.uk Antstream.com retrocomputermuseum.co.uk AmigaLive.com #raystorm #taito #shmup #retrogaming #90sgaming #rayforce #raycrisis #rayz #zuntata #arcadeclassics #shootemup #cocktailmode #videogamecocktails #nostalgiapodcast #gaminghistory

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #15

  Mille Miglia: The Great 1000 Miles Rally - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S03E15

  Jul 21, 20261h 6mS3

  This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are cranking up the engines and taking a scenic, high-speed trip through racing history with Kaneko’s 1994 arcade classic: Mille Miglia: The Great 1000 Miles Rally! We look back at this beautifully crafted isometric racer that pays homage to Italy's legendary open-road endurance race. We’ll celebrate the absolute joy of drifting vintage sports cars - from classic Alfa Romeos to iconic Ferraris - through tight Italian villages and winding mountain passes. We celebrate the game's gorgeous sprite artwork, the frantic checkpoint-chasing gameplay, and to match the sophisticated, vintage Italian spirit of the rally, we’ve mixed up a pair of our usual pun-based cocktails. Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/17597/ Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3972/ Friends of the show (Not sponsored or affiliated): DiffordsGuide.co.uk ConsoleMAD.co.uk Antstream.com retrocomputermuseum.co.uk AmigaLive.com https://bhd.itch.io/opposite-lock-rally #millemiglia #thegreat1000milesrally #kaneko #retroarcade #retrogaming #90sgaming #arcaderacing #classiccars #vintageracing #racinggames #cocktailmode #videogamecocktails #nostalgiapodcast #arcadeclassics

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #14

  International Superstar Soccer - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S03E14

  Jul 7, 20261h 10mS3

  This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are hitting the pitch and stepping back into the mid-90s to celebrate the dawn of a football gaming revolution: the International Superstar Soccer (ISS) games! We are diving into Konami's legendary Super Nintendo and Mega Drive era, looking back at the original 1994 masterpiece and the iconic ISS Deluxe and then through the series' hay-day on the original PlayStation. We reminisce about the glorious, fast-paced arcade gameplay, the unforgettable legends like Babangida, and the horrendous commentary that still echoes in our heads. To keep our energy up through extra time, we’ve mixed up a pair of stadium-ready cocktails. Andy’s Cocktail: https://share.google/aimode/SdKoGyndvuMuiFyfw Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4311/ Friends of the show (Not sponsored or affiliated): DiffordsGuide.co.uk ConsoleMAD.co.uk Antstream.com retrocomputermuseum.co.uk AmigaLive.com #internationalsuperstarsoccer #iss #issdeluxe #konami #snes #supernintendo #megadrive #sega #retrogaming #90sgaming #sportsgaming #footballgames #retrofootball #cocktailmode #videogamecocktails #nostalgiapodcast

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #13

  Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S03E13

  Jun 23, 20261h 12mS3

  This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are flexing their mental muscles with the ultimate arcade block-dropper: Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo! Capcom's genius 1996 spin-off took legendary fighters like Ryu, Chun-Li, and Morrigan, shrunk them down into adorable chibi sprites, and threw them into a viciously competitive puzzle matrix. We break down the absolute chaos of the counter-gem system, the tactical stress of building giant power gems, and debate our favourite character attack patterns. To match the bright, high-energy arcade aesthetics, we’ve mixed up two vibrant, punchy cocktails to keep us sharp during our matches. Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3622/ Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/21145/ Friends of the show (Not sponsored or affiliated): DiffordsGuide.co.uk ConsoleMAD.co.uk Antstream.com retrocomputermuseum.co.uk AmigaLive.com #superpuzzlefighter #capcom #retroarcade #retrogaming #90sgaming #streetfighter #darkstalkers #puzzlefighter #cocktailmode #videogamecocktails #nostalgiapodcast #gaminghistory #arcadeclassics

  ListenShow Notes

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.